Colchester schools’ jazz bands receive recognition at festival

Wednesday

Jazz band students from local Colchester schools were recognized at the “Jazz on the Sound” Jazz Festival held at Waterford High School on April 25 and 26.

Jazz band students from local Colchester schools were recognized at the “Jazz on the Sound” Jazz Festival held at Waterford High School on April 25 and 26.

The Bacon Academy trumpet section won outstanding trumpet section in the high school division; members include Ian Beattie, Nick Levine, Colin Hiscox, Rosalind Goodrich and Carey Ozmun. In addition, drummer Brendan Eakin was selected as one of four outstanding soloists in the high school division.

Trumpeter Hannah Forget of William J. Johnston Middle School was selected as one of four outstanding soloists in the middle school division.